Realme V21 vs Vivo S50 Pro mini
Comparing the Realme V21 (2022) and the Vivo S50 Pro mini (2025) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo S50 Pro mini leads — 71/100 vs 10/100 (a 61-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo S50 Pro mini has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo S50 Pro mini has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme V21 doesn't.
Realme V21
Vivo S50 Pro mini
- Overall rating 10/100
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher performance (68/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (62/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (73/100 vs 36/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (61/100 vs 50/100)
- Better value for money (76/100 vs 55/100)
Comparing the Realme V21 vs the Vivo S50 Pro mini, the Vivo S50 Pro mini scores 61 points higher (71/100 vs 10/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini leads (68/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini leads (62/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini leads (73/100 vs 36/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini leads (76/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini significantly outperforms the Realme V21 (68/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini significantly outperforms the Realme V21 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini significantly outperforms the Realme V21 (62/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini significantly outperforms the Realme V21 (73/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini is a bit better (61/100 vs 50/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini notably outperforms the Realme V21 (76/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Realme V21 | Vivo S50 Pro mini | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | — | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 3068952 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 2903 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 9602 | |
| Display | 6.6" TFT | 6.3" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1612 | 1216x2640 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 12, Realme UI 3.0 | Android 16 | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | — | 150.8×71.8×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | — | 191 g | |
| Price | — | $485 |
Realme V21
- Main: 13MP f/f/2.2
- Front: 8MP
Vivo S50 Pro mini
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Realme V21
- 6.6" TFT
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: —
Vivo S50 Pro mini
- 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme V21
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Vivo S50 Pro mini
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Realme V21
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini significantly outperforms the Realme V21 (68/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini significantly outperforms the Realme V21 (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini significantly outperforms the Realme V21 (62/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini significantly outperforms the Realme V21 (73/100 vs 36/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini is a bit better (61/100 vs 50/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini notably outperforms the Realme V21 (76/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Realme V21 or the Vivo S50 Pro mini?
The Vivo S50 Pro mini significantly outperforms the Realme V21 by 61 points (71/100 vs 10/100).
What is the rating of the Realme V21 and the Vivo S50 Pro mini?
The Realme V21 has a MobileRank rating of 10/100, the Vivo S50 Pro mini — 71/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme V21 or the Vivo S50 Pro mini?
The Vivo S50 Pro mini leads on camera score (62/100 vs 0/100).
Which is more powerful: the Realme V21 or the Vivo S50 Pro mini?
The Vivo S50 Pro mini leads on performance (68/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Realme V21 over the Vivo S50 Pro mini?
The Realme V21 is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo S50 Pro mini is a better fit for active users, budget-conscious buyers.